Internet Dedicated to You: Understanding Dedicated Internet Connections
Did you know that with most Internet service providers, you’re actually sharing your connection—and speed—with your neighbors? This is often because the entire neighborhood are using the same cable to connect, which can slow you down! Here’s an example of how that kind of network work:
But with UTOPIA Fiber, our customers get a direct connection to our network, right from our hub to your home. That means no sharing with other users and no slowdowns during peak usage hours. Your connection is yours and yours alone! Here’s an example of what that looks like:
Now that you understand what a direct connection looks like let’s get into the details of what that means. A dedicated Internet connection is a fixed-bandwidth connection that runs directly to a single household. When you have a dedicated connection, you essentially own your own bandwidth and will rarely (if ever) experience downtime. In comparison, a shared Internet connection is a connection that is shared by multiple homes through the same Internet line. Shared connections can result in slower download and upload speeds and downtime, especially during peak times of the day.
So why is having a direct connection important? Well besides the obvious benefit of having more consistent and faster speeds, there are a few other reasons on why having a direct connection can benefit you.
Reliability
As previously mentioned one of the biggest advantages of a dedicated connection is how reliable your speeds will be. With a shared connection, your speeds will slow at peak times which can impact your ability to stream, game, and download. But when you have a dedicated line, the speeds you pay for are yours alone. This means your Netflix show won’t start buffering when your neighbors come home from work at 5 pm.
Performance
When your Internet connection is not shared, you have full access to your speeds with no interference from the outside. At any point during the day, you will get 100% performance up and down, no matter what your neighbors are streaming. Whether you have 250 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 10 Gbps from UTOPIA Fiber you will consistently see these speeds throughout the day.
Security
Having a secure Internet connection is a priority for any household. With a dedicated connection, your home network is safer simply because it is used only by the people in your home. Our fiber runs from our huts (underground or aerial) directly to your residence without interference. Having a direct connection can also make it easier for you to use security applications because the only users will be the people in your home.
To wrap it up, with a dedicated internet connection, you’ll enjoy faster downloads, smoother streaming, and seamless communication like never before. Don’t miss out—sign up today on our network and enjoy blazing-fast speeds, 24/7! Have any questions? We’re here for you! Shoot us an email at support@utopiafiber.com or give us a call at 801-613-3880. Let’s get you connected to the future!